Don't have your TN Carry Permit? Well this is your chance! Not familiar with firearms? NO PROBLEM!! In class you will learn about handgun nomenclature, safety of firearms, how to clean and store your firearm, legal liabilities and responsibilities to carrying a firearm, and go through an extensive range instruction and safety brief. We have AWESOME instructors here that will help you with your every firearm need for class and a full service staff that will assist you in picking out a sidearm perfect for you!

Ready to Get Started?

If you want to take the class please go to https://apps.tn.gov/handgun/ to sign up for a confirmation number from the state. You must have a confirmation number to take class. Don't have access to the internet? Call or come by and we can assist you with getting your confirmation number!

The fee for the Carry Permit Class is $75.00. Call 931-766-5403 or 931-363-5403 to reserve your spot for class or REGISTER ONLINE here. We look forward to seeing you and assisting you with your gun needs!!!

What You Need to Bring to Class With You:

A firearm in good working condition (gun rentals available if needed)

50 Rounds of ammunition NO RELOADS ALLOWED! (Ammunition available for purchase if needed)

Want to improve specific areas of your shooting skill set? We offer private firearms training! Sessions run $45.00 for an hour or $75.00 for two hours. Call 931-766-5403 or 931-363-5403 or contact us to make an appointment!

There are several advanced classes offered at our training academy. We currently offer advanced handgun training, advanced rifle training, and self defense training. These courses are taught by Vance Jack and Dean Glossup. Below is the breakdown of the Advanced Handgun Courses.

ADVANCED HANDGUN I:

This firearms training course focuses on enhancement of basic shooting fundamentals and combat gun-handling skills with the semi-automatic pistol. Students will work on perfecting the draw stroke, marksmanship, reloads, malfunctions and safe gun handling.

Meet the Instructors

Malorie Osborn is a Certified NRA Pistol Instructor and is a Tennessee State Certified Instructor. As a young wife and mother, she understands the reality of the world we live in today and why it is important to educate yourself and your family when it comes to firearms and protecting the family. As you can also tell by the picture, she has a great sense of humor and enjoys her job of serving and educating others.

Levi Weigel has 5 years of experience teaching the handgun permit class. He is a certified NRA pistol instructor and TN state certified instructor as well. As the father of two little boys, Levi understands the safety aspect of firearms and the concerns of individuals with younger children in the home. As you can see from his profile picture, he is a awesome instructor with a great sense of humor. We guarantee you will love being in Levi’s class.

Dean Glossup has 33 years experience in Law Enforcement. He is a FBI Certified Firearms Instructor with over 30 years of experience in training with all types of firearms. His training also includes Officer Survival, Defensive Tactics, Tactical Pistol along with Tactical Rifle training, ASP Baton Tactical training and Active Shooter training. Dean is also trained in all of the legal aspects that goes along with all of the listed trainings.

Vance Jack has been in Law Enforcement for approximately 32 years. Vance started his career at the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department in 1983, where he served approximately 6 years. Vance then gained employment at the Lawrenceburg Police Department in 1990, where he worked for approximately 10 years. Vance is presently employed with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and has been since 11/28/1999. On March 20th, 1992 Vance was awarded a Police Instructor Certification, having met the requirements outlined in 1110-3-03 of the Rules of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission of Tennessee. Vance has been authorized by the State of Tennessee to instruct as a specialized instructor in the following:Firearms (Police Certification #92026S)Drug / Narcotics (Police Certification #94046)Criminal Investigation (Police Certification #94045)Domestic Violence (Police Certification #94044)O.C. Aerosol Spray (Police Certification #94128)Basic Communication with the Hearing Impaired (Police Certification #94134)Child Sexual Abuse (Police Certification #95053S)Basic S.W.A.T. (Police Certification #96060S)ALERRT Instructor---Active Shooter ResponseDefensive TacticsSimunition InstructorTI Trainer Instructor- Judgmental Shooting SimulatorDignitary Protection